Description
Hot Honey Fried Shrimp is a delightful culinary experience that combines the perfect balance of crispy texture with a sweet and spicy kick. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly versatile, making it an ideal choice for any occasion—from casual dinners to festive gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can create a crowd-pleasing appetizer or main course that will leave everyone wanting more. Once you taste this irresistible combination of flavors, it’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup honey
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2–3 tablespoons hot sauce (adjustable)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Season the shrimp by mixing garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in one bowl. In another bowl, pour buttermilk. In a third bowl, place flour.
- Coat each shrimp in flour, dip in buttermilk, then roll in panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat until hot.
- Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- For the glaze, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat and mix in honey, hot sauce, red pepper flakes (if using), and apple cider vinegar until combined.
- Serve fried shrimp drizzled with hot honey glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (about 90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 150mg